James, of course, you're right. Some coaches cross the line. Can schools do better? Sure. But then, at some schools in South Carolina, that same awful coach might just respond to YOUR suggestions as follows:
1) Have you ever coached?
2) What do you expect for the pitiful stipend you're giving me?
3) But you're making me work with awful parents, players and officials.
4) I do this "for fun." Eliminate the fun, and ...
5) I quit. Find somebody better.
Sound familiar?
My point throughout has been simple. Let's take certain minimally invasive steps to improve officiating. All I've heard is why we CAN'T. You're right, the soapbox is a bit lofty and the air may be thin. Then again, ground-floor mediocrity and excuse-making ain't getting it done. The smog of everyday officiating must be clouding your judgment.
